Applicants will be required to purchase the application for a nonrefundable fee of $55. This fee will allow applicants to apply to one, two, three or all four departments (the same $55 fee applies no matter how many agencies applicants apply to). Should you have any questions, contact Selection Works at applications@selectionworks.com or (630) 812-0400.

Applications will be available from June 24, 2014 to August 11, 2014. All applications and required documents must be submitted to Selection Works by 4:00 p.m. on AUGUST 11, 2014 OR YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE in the testing process. You are wholly responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of your application. If you are applying to more than one department, it is your responsibility to make sure you meet the minimum requirements for EACH department and that you submit the documentation required by EACH department.

Testing Process

The candidate orientation and written exam will be conducted on SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 at NIPSTA, 2300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL 60026. You are required to arrive at the testing location no later than 8:30 a.m. with photo identification (valid driver’s license or State ID) to sign-in. The mandatory orientation will begin promptly 9:00 a.m. and testing will immediately follow; NO LATE ADMITTANCE. Candidates will be eligible to participate in the written exam ONLY IF they have submitted the application and required documents by AUGUST 11, 2014.

The testing process will consist of two tests: 1) a traditional firefighter examination that assesses cognitive ability and behavioral characteristics and 2) a scenario-based skills assessment that assesses job-related skills.